AnnaC. (Calabrese) Florio

Anna C. Florio 1917 - 2012 SPRINGFIELD - Anna Elvira (Calabrese) Florio, 94 of Springfield passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Reeds Landing Nursing Home. She was born in New York City on May 8, 1917 a daughter of the late Rocco and Assunta (Frallicciardi) Calabrese. Anna was a graduate of Wadleigh High School in New York City. Anna married her beloved husband Antonio R. Florian in 1935 and they moved to Springfield in 1942. She was employed for many years at the former Forbes and Wallace in Springfield and was a member or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Anna was a wonderful cook and enjoyed spending time with her family, she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by one brother Fred Calabrese and one sister Blanche Lanciani. She is survived by her beloved husband of 76 years Antonio Florio of Springfield, one son Michael R. Florio and wife Thuryle of Orleans, MA., two daughters Helen Scarfe and her husband Thomas of Springfield, MA, and Susan Porreco and her husband James of Holyoke, MA., one sister Josephine Lavoie of Port Charlotte, Florida, and she is survived by 8 adored grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Mrs. Florio funeral will be held on Saturday January 21, 2012 at 8:45A.M. from the FORASTIERE SMITH FUNERAL HOME 220 NORTH MAIN STREET, EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01128, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at10A.M. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 123 Williams Street, Springfield, MA 01105. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a gathering on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4P.M.-7P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Ann memory to the
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